DODGE STRATUS 1996: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V006000

Make Model Year
DODGE STRATUS 1996
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1996-04-22 1996-01-11 1996-01-22

Production Dates: 1994-12-01 - 1995-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Consequence

INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1493. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.